Transformations (Translations, Rotations & Reflections)

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What do we call the new figure after a transformation?

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Image

Front

What does a translation do to an image?

Back

Slides it

Front

How many degrees is a 180-degree rotation?

Back

180 degrees

Front

What is another term for a turn in geometry?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for rotating to the left?

Back

Counter-clockwise

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A change in the position, size, or shape of a figure.

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is the fixed point called in a rotation?

Back

Center of rotation.

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What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

Translation slides a figure without changing its orientation, while reflection flips it over a line.